Italian Antique Georgian Era Girandole Garnet Earrings

A museum-worthy 300 year old pair of gold earrings! Coming from the South of Italy, this antique Georgian era 10k gold earrings are set with foiled garnets and natural keshi pearls.

The earrings are a perfect example of 18th century Sicilian regional Italian jewelry and are preserved in a superb state! It is a wearable fairy tale and perfect candidate for evening or wedding special something!

The earrings have a so-called girandole design which consists of the main body with three descending pendants. They are set with pink garnet stones and natural pearls. The garnets are set on foil - it is an old technique which gives the stones an extra depth and shine. The foil acts as a mirror reflecting light behind the stone.

The stones are preserved in a perfect state, no water damage or replacements. The pearls are natural (which was the only option 300 years ago..) and are drilled through according to Sicilian regional goldsmith technique. They are connected to the earring body with a thin wire.

The ear wires were possible replaced during the long life of these earrings - there are traces of old repair on the inner side (not visible and does not affect the function).
The earrings are made of low carat gold and test like 10ct gold.

This stunning collectible piece will make a great and memorable gift for yourself or someone you love! An amazing collectors item!

Details:
Dimensions: 2.6 x 1.4 inch;
Weight: 18.4 g;
Stones: old cut foiled garnets, natural pearls;
Hallmarks: none, acid test show 10 ct gold;